Lead Software Engineer (Web)

• Own the design implementation and evolution of frontend systems for high-traffic real-time applications.
• Drive architectural decisions and establish best practices in performance accessibility and maintainability.
• Lead a team of engineers providing mentorship guidance and hands-on technical support.
• Collaborate across Engineering Design and Product teams to define and execute impactful feature work.
• Champion improvements to our design systems frontend tooling and developer workflows.
• Ensure code quality through thoughtful code reviews test coverage and continuous integration practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across browsers and platforms with a focus on user impact.
• Foster a culture of ownership inclusion and technical excellence within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education experience and training.
• At least 5 years of professional experience building modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React Vue or Angular.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript TypeScript React Node.js HTML and CSS with a strong understanding of browser internals and rendering performance.
• Solid foundation in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Proven success in building performant responsive and accessible web interfaces at scale.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in automated testing strategies and tools for frontend applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and align teams on goals.
• A passion for user experience clean code and continuous improvement.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate delivery improve code quality and enhance engineering productivity.

What We Do

It's simple at DraftKings we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best most trusted and most customer-centric destination for our players. We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets developing cutting-edge products and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Why Work With Us

Here “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth help us win as a team and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?

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